How does the camera crew on survival/exploration shows manage to get into the same places as the survivalists/hosts?

Question

I’m a big fan of survival shows and adventure/exploration shows. I have always wondered how the camera crew manages to film in tiny caverns or in the middle of the desert. I’m certain that TV magic is used to an extend, but I’m still in awe of the camera crews. Thoughts?

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Answer 1

If it’s something with like Bear Grylls in it, it’s because the shows are fake and the actors and the camera crew all sleep in a hotel after they are done filming.

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If it’s something with Les Stroud in it, then he does all of his own filming and it shows in the realism.